Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles. Australia is a cooperative program partner in the Triton program which consists of the US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Northrop Grumman.
Your Role
The Triton UAS has now arrived, we are recruiting for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics based out of RAAF Base Tindal, NT.
We're now looking for a Cert IV Aviation Trade/Aero skills (Avionics) qualified AME to join our Maintenance team. Working as part of a team to deliver multiple serviceable UAS at once - on time and within budget, you will identify manpower, tools and facilities requirements, present solutions to resolve manpower; technical and logistics challenges, and report and follow-up major defects and publication.
To succeed, you will need to have a passion for the Triton program and a willingness to learn from an experienced team around you.
MQ-4C Type Training will be provided which includes travel to the Palmdale, California for up to 10 weeks.
Relocation assistance will be provided for employees and their families wishing to relocate to the Katherine region. Housing Allowance and Remote Living allowance is paid in addition to the generous remuneration.
What we Offer
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
* Purchased annual leave
* Salary packaging including novated car leases
* Generous paid parental leave
* Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
* Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program
Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our our and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.
Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people's careers too. What's Your Possible?
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.*
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.